MRK Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

MRK has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 2.2 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.02%
Payout Ratio 29.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.96%
Consistency Lifetime 88.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.61%
Payout FCF 43.0%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 56.36%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SIGA 312 M 13.25% 13.30%
GSK 103,404 M 4.86% 5.69%
NVO 196,728 M 4.70% 5.07%
NVS 289,572 M 3.06% 6.54%
TAK 51,345 M 3.81% 4.42%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ZTS 32,582 M 18.92% 100.0%
NVO 196,728 M 22.27% 96.2%
LLY 928,882 M 15.26% 99.5%
BMY 121,422 M 13.97% 92.6%
ROVI 3,516 M 25.15% 91.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals SAN Sanofi
9.86% Yield BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb
4.92% Yield JNJ Johnson & Johnson
2.75% Yield IPN Ipsen
1.34% Yield
MRK Dividend History: Last 32 Payments (EUR) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-27 2026-04-29 Interim 2.2 0% 2.01%
2025-04-28 2025-04-30 Interim 2.2 0% 1.84%
2024-04-29 2024-05-02 Final 2.2 0% 1.47%
2023-05-02 2023-05-04 Final 2.2 +18.9% 1.38%
2022-04-25 2022-04-27 Final 1.85 +32.1% 1.07%
2021-04-26 2021-04-28 Final 1.4 +7.7% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-03 Final 1.3 0% N/A
2020-04-27 1.3 +4% N/A
2019-04-29 2019-05-02 Final 1.25 0% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-03 Final 1.25 +4.2% N/A
2017-05-02 2017-05-04 Final 1.2 +14.3% N/A
2016-05-02 2016-05-02 Final 1.05 +5% N/A
2015-04-20 2015-04-20 Final 1 -47.4% N/A
2014-05-12 2014-05-15 Final 1.9 +11.8% N/A
2013-04-29 2013-05-08 Final 1.7 +13.3% N/A
2012-04-23 1.5 +20% N/A
2011-04-11 1.25 +25% N/A
2010-04-12 1 -33.3% N/A
2009-04-04 1.5 -25% N/A
2008-03-31 2 +122.2% N/A
2007-04-30 0.9 +5.9% N/A
2006-07-03 0.85 +325% N/A
2005-04-01 0.2 -75% N/A
2004-03-29 0.8 -20% N/A
2003-03-31 1 +5.3% N/A
2002-03-25 0.95 +115.9% N/A
2001-04-06 0.44 -48.2% N/A
2000-05-12 0.85 +8.8% N/A
1999-06-25 0.7813 +59.7% N/A
1998-06-26 0.4891 -23.5% N/A
1997-06-20 0.6391 +579.8% N/A
1996-06-21 0.094 0% N/A

MRK Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of MRK?

As of May 2026, MRK's dividend yield is 2.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20 EUR by the current share price of 126.40.

Does MRK pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, MRK paid a dividend of 2.20 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-27 and the payout was 2.2 EUR.

How often does MRK pay dividends?

MRK pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, MRK has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-27.

MRK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for MRK for the next payment is 2.439 (+10.9%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.93%.

Will MRK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.2 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MRK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MRK?

MRK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.0% per year. Strong growth: MRK's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MRK?

MRK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.61%. If you bought MRK's shares at 136.91 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.20 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.61% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MRK?

MRK Payout Consistency is 88.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Merck KGaA has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MRK have a good Dividend Yield?

MRK's 2.02% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK is 29.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MRK?

MRK's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.36%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MRK Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in MRK's Outstanding Shares?

Merck KGaA's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 12.2%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MRK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 30, 2014 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2009 434,800,000 0%
2010 434,800,000 0%
2011 434,800,000 0%
2012 434,800,000 0%
2013 435,384,600 +0.13%
2014 434,777,900 -0.14%
2015 433,333,300 -0.33%
2016 435,238,100 +0.44%
2017 435,810,800 +0.13%
2018 435,897,400 +0.02%
2019 434,177,200 -0.39%
2020 435,135,100 +0.22%
2021 434,857,100 -0.06%
2022 434,777,900 -0.02%
2023 434,777,900 0%
2024 434,777,900 0%
2025 434,777,900 0%
2026 434,777,900 0%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-22 02:50 UTC